Le Pin has no grand château, yet it has exceptional market recognition. Annual production is very small, and its refined 100% Merlot style places it alongside Pétrus as one of Pomerol’s two most sought-after names.
Le Pin valuation depends heavily on provenance and vintage. Buyers pay high values when the label, capsule, fill level and purchase records inspire confidence. Even a great vintage trades much more slowly when provenance is unclear.
Dibao Wine first uses photographs to determine whether an in-person inspection is warranted. Suitable wines can be collected in Hong Kong or Macau, and a single bottle from a high-value vintage can receive its own quotation.
Key Factors in Le Pin Valuation
Le Pin is scarce and price-sensitive, so vintage and provenance must be assessed together.
| Priority Vintages | 1982, 1989, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016. |
| Provenance Priorities | Merchant receipts, storage records, the original case or a credible purchase channel. |
| Condition Risks | A damp label, capsule irregularity or low fill level materially affects a high-value vintage. |
| Buyer Groups | Pomerol collectors, Pétrus buyers and followers of scarce garage wines. |
Photographs to Send Before a Le Pin Buyback
First send the front and back labels, capsule and fill level. For an older vintage, state whether purchase records are available. Dibao Wine first explains the possible buyback scope, then decides whether to arrange a physical inspection.
- Photograph the Le Pin name and vintage clearly on the label.
- The back label and capsule details are equally important.
- The original case or storage records can strengthen confidence in the valuation.
Related Le Pin Links
Comparable Pomerol and Right Bank estates can be reviewed together.
- Pétrus Buyback: Pomerol’s other core wine, with a very similar buyer group.
- Petrvs Buyback: a common search entry point for Pétrus that is useful for comparison.
- Château Ausone Buyback: a high-end Right Bank wine whose valuation also emphasises scarcity.
- Le Pin Garage-Wine Value Analysis: understand Le Pin’s scarcity and market value.
Le Pin Vintages and Market Reference
The following vintage guide helps distinguish high-demand years, steadily traded years and bottles that require closer physical assessment. It is only a starting point; any valuation still depends on provenance, fill level and label condition.
| Vintage | Score Reference (RP / JS) | Collectible-Value Analysis | Market Demand |
| 1982 | 100-point legend | Bordeaux vintage of the century, the wine that established Le Pin’s reputation; extremely rare and very difficult to find in the market. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1990 | 98–100 points | Exceptionally mature, showing Pomerol’s signature silky tannins and appearing frequently at auction. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2009 | 100 points | A great modern vintage with exceptionally concentrated fruit, exceptional ageing potential and very strong collector interest. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2010 | 100 points | The twin-star counterpart to 2009, with a grander structure and strong demand from leading collectors. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2015/2016 | 98+ points | One of the most consistently performing recent vintages, with period market commentary describing rising prices; current value remains bottle- and date-specific. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Vintage Range | Representative Vintages | Key Buyback Notes |
| 2011 - 2020 | 2018, 2019, 2020 | Recent vintages are usually better preserved, and Dibao Wine can provide an indicative quotation based on the bottle, current market evidence, inspection and agreed settlement terms. |
| 2001 - 2010 | 2005, 2000, 2001 | Vintages entering their drinking window can attract restaurant and premium-gifting demand and may have active resale interest. |
| 1990 - 2000 | 1998, 1999, 1995 | For older vintages, fill level and cork condition require particular assessment; on-site inspection may be arranged, subject to availability and agreed terms. |
| 1980s & rare | 1982, 1985, 1989 | Exceptionally rare wine requiring a detailed one-to-one specialist assessment; pricing depends on detailed inspection, current evidence and final agreement. |
Local Valuation and Collection Notes
In Hong Kong, a credible wine valuation depends on the exact bottle, its condition and clear transaction terms. Dibao Wine begins with photographs and arranges a physical inspection only when appropriate. If the bottle matches the submitted information, any change to the indicated range should be explained and tied to the inspection findings.
Collectors on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon, the New Territories and Macau can begin with photographs. For high-value estates, older vintages or original cases, provenance and storage records are recommended. In mixed collections, Dibao Wine separates bottles with higher value, active demand and limited current demand so the assessment is easier to understand.
For an initial indication of buyback value, send Dibao Wine the front and back labels, neck fill level, capsule and original-case details. The more complete the information, the closer the initial valuation can be to the final settlement; if the vintage or authenticity is uncertain, photographs can still be submitted for preliminary review.
